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Peri Peri Sauce

Peri Peri Sauce

Love the tangy, spicy flavor of peri peri sauce but don't want to rely on store-bought options? No worries! Our homemade peri peri sauce recipe is here to save the day.
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CourseSauce
CuisineSouth African
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings1
Calories76kcal
AuthorNaomi Rogers

Ingredients

  • 2 Red Onions
  • 1 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Cup African Bird’s Eye Chilies
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers Seeds
  • 3 Ripe Tomatoes
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Lemons Juice And Zest
  • Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender
  • Blend them until they are finely chopped and the mixture is smooth and saucy
  • Put it in a pot and set it on medium heat
  • Let it cook slowly for 20 minutes
  •  To keep the sauce from burning, stir it every so often
  • After 20 minutes, check the salt and make any changes that are needed
  • It's important that the sauce has the right amount of spice and the tanginess of lemon and vinegar to go well together

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal